About the Storm's Stork
Storm's stork is a medium-sized stork species that occurs primarily in lowland tropical forests of Malaysia, Indonesia and southern Thailand. It is considered to be the rarest of all storks, and is estimated to number at most 1,750 wild individuals across its geographic range. The population has long been in decline and the primary cause is widely considered to be deforestation of its native habitat.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Storks (Ciconiidae) |
| Species | Ciconia stormi |
| Species Codes | stosto1, STST |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Storm's Stork belong to?
The Storm's Stork (Ciconia stormi) belongs to the Storks family (Ciconiidae), in the order Ciconiiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Storm's Stork?
The Storm's Stork is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Storm's Stork?
Storm's stork is a medium-sized stork species that occurs primarily in lowland tropical forests of Malaysia, Indonesia and southern Thailand. It is considered to be the rarest of all storks, and is estimated to number at most 1,750 wild individuals across its geographic range. The population has lon...
Where can I report a Storm's Stork sighting?
You can log sightings of Storm's Stork on eBird (ebird.org) using species code stosto1, or on iNaturalist.
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